Business of Events

Money-saving, revenue-raising, and risk-management strategies for meetings and trade shows of all sizes. And we look at the logistics of international meetings, from cultural concerns to business practices around the globe.

Thirty-Six Strategies for Negotiation

Strategy #30: Turn yourself into a host from being a guest.

BY Convene Editors November 1, 2017

A Problem With MedTech Codes — and a Possible Solution

MedTech Europe’s new Code of Ethical Business Practice, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, seems to conflict with ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support. What does that mean for medical conferences — and can it be fixed?

BY Christopher Durso October 26, 2017

What You Need to Know About KRACK to Keep Data Safe

10 tips to increase Wi-Fi security at your events via ATIV Software’s Silke Fleischer.

BY Barbara Palmer October 23, 2017

Halloween Meetings: A Good or Bad Idea?

How potential attendees will react to a meeting scheduled over Halloween depends on the demographics, says a generations expert and researcher.

BY Convene Editors October 13, 2017

Opening Message at IMEX America Will Be Vegas Strong

MGM Resorts International — which has established a special fund for victims of last week’s shooting — will hold a press conference shortly after IMEX America opens on Tuesday. Its theme will be one of support and unity in the events industry.

BY Michelle Russell October 8, 2017

When a Convention Leaves Home

SECO International is breaking tradition by leaving its host city of Atlanta for the first time in 60 years.

BY Casey Gale October 6, 2017

Travel in an Age of Uncertainty

The Skift Global Forum touched on a range of challenges associated with global travel — and by extension business events.

BY Michelle Russell October 4, 2017

Houston After Harvey

Visit Houston’s Mike Waterman on how the destination’s meetings infrastructure weathered Hurricane Harvey — and how it’s moving forward after the storm.

BY Christopher Durso October 3, 2017

Female Culinary Leaders Take the Stage in Calgary

Hundreds of female chefs and restaurateurs converged in Calgary in September for the Women Chefs & Restaurateurs Education Conference.

October 2, 2017

How the ESC Supported Barcelona After the Attacks

Eight days after a terrorist attack shook Spain, the European Society of Cardiology united more than 31,000 attendees in Barcelona in a show of solidarity and strength.

BY David McMillin September 29, 2017

Convene Survey: How Will Trump’s Travel Policies Affect International Attendance?

Most meeting professionals who responded to our latest survey are worried about the negative effect that new policies will have on the perception of travel to the U.S.

BY Barbara Palmer September 26, 2017

Yelp Is on the Way

To provide attendees with top drinking and dining options in San Diego, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization partnered with Yelp.

September 25, 2017

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